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combining Synonyms & Antonyms

/kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/

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Combining as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of combine

2

To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.

Combine the milk and the hot water in a large bowl.   I'm combining business and pleasure on this trip.

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3

To have two or more things or properties that function together.

Joe combines the intelligence of a rock with the honesty of a politician.

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4

To come together; to unite.

two substances that easily combine

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5

In the game of casino, to play a card which will take two or more cards whose aggregate number of pips equals those of the card played.

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6

To bind; to hold by a moral tie.

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Combining as a Noun

1

The act by which things are combined or brought together.

Combining in a Sentence

Combine the milk and the hot water in a large bowl.   I'm combining business and pleasure on this trip.

Joe combines the intelligence of a rock with the honesty of a politician.

two substances that easily combine

Word Forms & Grammar

combining

combining (plural combinings)

Words That Rhyme With Combining

Quick Facts About Combining

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of combine
Antonymsdisunite, divide and separate
Pluralcombinings

Common Questions About Combining

Is combining a verb or a noun?

Combining is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is the opposite of combining?

The opposite of combining can be expressed with words like disunite, divide and separate.

What is the plural of combining?

The plural of combining is combinings.